Shaving Kit

[Bigfoote]

Here is my first shaving kit or actually kit of any kind. I made it for a friend who couldn't find anything decent way up here. I never realized how much stiching there was to this, and I can tell you my pinkies are real sore. Also I realize I now need a good pricking iron and a better awl. It's out of Al Stohlman's book. I used this new tape to hold it together instead of glue, but found it gummed up the awl and needles. Anyone else ever used it? It was convienient, but I think I will go back to good old contact cement. Next one will be laced.

[Tugadude]

Nice job! If your pinkies get sore, you can always use leather sleeves on them. I use them if doing anything larger than say a watch strap.

[Tugadude]

BTW, I love the double-sided tape Tandy sells, use it and don't have issues.

[Bigfoote]

Thanks Tugadude, I think I may have the wrong tape, I will try the Tandy stuff. Do you use the permanent type or the repositional type?

[Chief Filipino]

Nicely done!

[Tugadude]

Thanks Tugadude, I think I may have the wrong tape, I will try the Tandy stuff. Do you use the permanent type or the repositional type?

Permanent type

[Rohn]

Very nicely done.

[venator]

That looks fantastic. What weight of leather did you use?

[Bigfoote]

It's 4 oz. Seems just right. I got it at the Tandy store in Edmonton.

[slipangle]

Nice looking, Bigfoote. New awl, you say? I make them. Will send you a PM, if interested.